From the Nile to Kiwi land
Egyptian, Lebanese and Turkish cooking, alongside Kiwi cafe classics
Cuisine Operators is a family-run hospitality business in Auckland. We began with pop-up food events across the North Shore, Te Atatu and Matakana. Today we run Lake House Cafe in Takapuna, host events, cater functions and bring lunch to local offices.

What we do
Four ways to share our food, from a weekday flat white to a function for your whole team.

Our venue
Lake House Cafe
Inside Lake House Arts Centre at 37 Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna. Come for shakshuka, falafel or feteer, a Kiwi cafe breakfast, or simply a good coffee.
- Tuesday–Friday8:30 am – 3 pm
- Saturday–Sunday10 am – 3 pm
- MondayClosed
Weekend crepes are Saturday and Sunday only.
Signature dishes
Scroll to see more. Prices are on the menu in the cafe.
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Shakshuka
Eggs baked in tomato, onion, garlic and capsicum.
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Falafel Plate
Egyptian-style falafel with salad, pickles and tahini.
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Lamb Kofta
Grilled lamb kofta with bread, chips, salad and pickles.
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Feteer
Egyptian flaky layered pastry with cheese and jam.
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Hawawshi
Spiced beef in toasted flatbread with fries and pickles.
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Also on the menu
- Eggs Benedict
- Shawarma Wrap
- Big Breakfast
Planning something?
A table for Sunday, an office lunch, a function or an event: send us the details and we'll be in touch to confirm.